Shelter Plus Care

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Shelter Plus Care is a HUD-funded program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) that provides subsidized rental housing and psychiatric/health case management for persons who are homeless and disabled, and who have a history of psychiatric disability, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or who are HIV positive. DMHAS subcontracts with community agencies to link eligible people with Shelter Plus Care. Not all towns in Connecticut are covered by Shelter Plus Care.

Community providers that administer Shelter Plus Care funds are as follows:

2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Connecticut and is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder Programs that serve as an intake for agencies which evaluate individuals who are in need of substance use services and are directed to the number of subsidized beds that may be available in the community. Some programs may also offer medical detoxification services for people who need them.